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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 365.92 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 365.92 and 210.02 is: 290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 365.92 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/365.92 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 365.92 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 76,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,850.52/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.00

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